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Jones (6'2/231) spent a season and a half as Florida's lead back, parlaying 297 career carries into 1,431 yards (4.82 YPC) and 11 TDs. He only caught 19 passes in three seasons at UF. Jones managed a 4.61 forty with a 31 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-4 broad jump at the Combine. A solid pass protector who gets what's blocked as a runner, Jones will be someone to keep tabs on if opportunity arises. Long term Jones will likely max out as a No. 2 back in the NFL. Fri, May 1, 2015 11:10:00 PM

CBS Sports' Rob Rang notes that teams are "concerned" about Florida junior RB Matt Jones' surgically-repaired knee, "which could push him into the late rounds."

"Some teams are concerned about his surgically-repaired knee -- which could push him into the late rounds - but he is a powerful and surprisingly patient runner with better vision and burst than his frame (and production) would seem to indicate," Rang wrote. The 6-foot-2, 231-pound Jones led the team in rushing, with 817 yards and six touchdowns on the ground. The Florida prospect also showcased good hands out of the backfield, but only posted 11 catches for 65 yards and one touchdown last season. With such a deep running back class, Jones should be selected on day three of the draft. Fri, Apr 24, 2015 04:06:00 PM

Florida's Matt Jones could be a "big" third down RB, according to Daniel Jeremiah.

Jones "doesn't have a lot of juice but he's excellent in pass pro and he catches easy," Jeremiah tweeted. The running back left Florida early and measured in at 6'2/231 lbs at the Combine where he tested like a below average athlete at the position. Sun, Mar 8, 2015 04:25:00 PM

"Florida RB Matt Jones is easy to overlook in this RB class but there is talent there. Showing positive traits on his film," Brugler tweeted. The 6-foot-2, 226-pound Jones has ideal size and is down-hill runner, who will be seen as a chain mover at the next level. The Florida prospect could add value in the NFL, as a part of a running-back-by-committee. Mon, Feb 16, 2015 03:26:00 PM